1530s, from Italian artesano, from Vulgar Latin artitianus, from Latin artitus, past participle of artire "to instruct in the arts," from ars (genitive artis) "art" (see art (n.)). Barnhart reports Middle French artisan, often listed as the direct source of the English word, is attested too late to be so.
artisan (adj.)
1859, from artisan (n.).
权威例句
1. The artisan can cut stones into various shapes.
这工匠能把石头雕成各种形状.
2. At first, the conceptual plan for the dwarf was to be a merchant and an artisan.
首先, 矮人在概念上是计划来作merchant(商人)和artisan(工匠).
3. The experienced artisan would pass on the tricks of the trade to the apprentice.
这位经验丰富的工匠会把诀窍传给徒弟.
4. I know you're a competent artisan.
我知道,你是个有本领的手艺人.
5. This is a hybrid of the artisan and factory methods.